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But, what if you love
that card and want to look at it again and again? Or, you just want to
extend the use by upcycling them in your own way? Recycle crafts are a great
way to reuse cards. Greeting cards can be year long projects and made
into beautiful objects.

Here are some fun ways to
upcycle your cards for this year and next.

*note: These
ideas work for any holiday just use appropriate cards. Imagine valentines,
Easter, Chanukah, Eid, even Patriotic holidays! Use new or vintage cards.

Make a Keepsake Book

Make a keepsake Christmas book-put it out each year as a decoration!

Make greeting card napkin rings!

Cut up cards make a picture or another card for the
next year.

Make decorations from old cards for following
years.

Used cards make great recycled coasters round
or square, laminated or not.

Cover a tin to make organizers and holders for
office or craft room. Use one card or make a collage.

Make a Wreath

Cut up or roll cards to make cones, bags or
holders for candy or small gifts .

Make tags for next year's Christmas or Chanukah
Presents

Make a wreath with cards, you can cut them into
shapes of stars, holly, reindeer, hearts etc. Just use your holiday
imagination.

Make a holiday bracelet for the next holiday
season. Just wrap an old bangle. Wear them or give them for gifts!

Frame your favrite cards to display on your wall or
table next year-they make great decorations!

We hope you have been
inspired to do some simple crafting with friends, family and kids.